Brief Addressing Violence and Disorder around Alcohol Outlets
Samuel Bieler, John Roman
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This report identifies methods for addressing violence and disorder around bars. We find that safe drinking environments and strong community partnerships are key buffers against alcohol-related crimes. Safer drinking environments can be fostered by training bouncers in conflict resolution, ensuring bar design does not create overcrowding, and enforcing laws restricting service to intoxicated persons aggressively. Building partnerships with local businesses and neighborhood groups creates public support both for setting bar safety standards and for closing bars that are chronically problematic. This project was funded by the Justice Grants Administration in the Executive Office of the Mayor.
Research Areas Crime, justice, and safety Neighborhoods, cities, and metros
Tags Courts and sentencing Federal urban policies Community and economic development
Policy Centers Justice Policy Center